Mystery Math by David A. Adler

Mystery Math

A First Book of Algebra

David A. Adler

Candlewick Press · Print & ebook · June 1, 2012

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Who it’s for
A haunted-house mystery gives basic arithmetic a playful route into algebra.
Themes
Algebra and problem-solving, Haunted-house mystery
Genres
Algebra for Kids, Arithmetic, Puzzles

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About this book

Boo! There is a mystery behind every door of the creepy haunted house. Luckily, algebra will help you solve each problem. By using simple addition, subtraction, mulitplication, and division, you'll discover that solving math mysteries isn't scary at all -- it's fun!

Spooky Number Puzzles

A haunted-house mystery gives basic arithmetic a playful route into algebra.

Come here for

  • Math puzzles with a creepy-house twist
  • A lighthearted way to meet algebra

Expect

  • Simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  • Mysteries solved through arithmetic

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Algebra for Kids82%
Arithmetic51%
Puzzles42%

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Publisher categories

  • Counting & Numbers
  • Math
  • Algebra for Kids
Authors
David A. Adler
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
June 1, 2012
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Algebra and problem-solving · Haunted-house mystery
Reading lane
Counting & Numbers